Indian merchant navy

Indian navy helicopters and emergency service boats came to the rescue of more than 800 people stranded on a train in floods near Mumbai on Saturday (Jul 27). An aerial view of a stranded Indian train in a flooded area between Badlapur and Vangani following heavy monsoon rains, on Jul 27, 2019. (Photo: AFP/Handout from the Indian Navy) The Mahalaxmi Express left Mumbai late Friday for Kolhapur but got only 60km before it became stranded after a river burst its banks in torrential rain, covering the tracks. The train was stuck for several hours in Thane district before authorities called in the Indian navy and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) with helicopters, boats, and divers. Indian Railways said more than 600 people were rescued within four hours of the operation starting. There were nine pregnant women among at least 800 passengers, an NDRF spokesman told AFP. Aerial images showed boats taking people wearing life jackets away from the stricken train, trapped in … [Read more...] about Indian navy rescues hundreds stranded on train in floods

The INS Kolkata of the Indian Navy (Photo: VNA) Khanh Hoa (VNA) – Two ships INS Kolkata and INS Shakti of the Indian Navy docked at the Cam Ranh International Port in the south central province of Khanh Hoa on April 13, beginning a four-day visit to Vietnam. The two ships with 735 members on board are led by INS Kolkata’s captain Colonel Hara Aditya. The INS Shakti (R) (Photo: VNA) The visit is made in the context that the Vietnam-India comprehensive strategic partnership in general and bilateral defence ties in particular have been strengthened over the years. It is part of activities to realise agreements reached by high-ranking leaders of the countries’ armies, thus deepening bilateral defence cooperation and bringing practical results. During their stay, the crew members will pay courtesy calls to officials of the Khanh Hoa People’s Committee and the High Command of Naval Region 4. They will also join sport events with officers and … [Read more...] about Two Indian naval ships visit Vietnam

Vice Admiral Pham Hoai Nam, Commander of the Vietnam People's Navy (Photo: baodongnai.com.vn) New Delhi (VNA) – A high-ranking delegation of the Vietnam People’s Navy led by Vice Admiral Pham Hoai Nam, Commander of the Vietnamese navy, paid a visit to India from December 4 to 8. The visit was made at the invitation of Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy. While in New Delhi, Vice Admiral Pham Hoai Nam and Admiral Sunil Lanba exchanged information on cooperation between the navies of Vietnam and India over the years, and directions for future partnership in such spheres as personnel training and technical maintenance. They proposed other fields for naval cooperation. Earlier, the Vietnamese delegation laid a floral wreath at India Gate – the monument for Indian fallen soldiers. During the trip, the delegation also visited several naval units, submarines and warships of the Indian Navy in Mumbai city, Maharashtra state. The visit aimed … [Read more...] about Delegation of Vietnam People’s Navy visits India

Indian Navy’s Kora-class missile corvette INS Kulish (P63) (Photo: Indian Navy) New Delhi (VNA) – The Indian Defence Ministry announced on October 11 that the Indian Navy’s Kora-class missile corvette INS Kulish (P63) and naval maritime patrol aircraft Dornier arrived in Indonesia for the opening ceremony of the 32nd edition of India – Indonesia coordinated patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT). The visit seeks to emphasise India’s peaceful presence and solidarity with friendly countries towards ensuring good order in the maritime domain, consolidate interoperability and strengthen existing bonds of friendship between the two countries, the ministry said in a statement. Under the programme, the ships and aircraft from both countries will undertake patrols on the respective sides of the 236 nautical-miles-long international maritime boundary line. The patrols will be conducted in three phases from Oct 14 to 24, followed by a closing ceremony at Port … [Read more...] about Indian, Indonesian navies conduct joint patrol at sea

The vessel, a Rajput-class destroyer commissioned in 1982, has come with a crew of more than 300 to Vietnam’s southern city as part of the Indian navy’s operational deployment in the South China Sea, known as the East Sea in Vietnam, and the northwestern Pacific. The destroyer is 146.5 meters long, has a beam of 15.8 meters and a helipad, and is equipped with anti-aircraft and anti-submarine missiles. The vessel will carry out communications and coordination exercises at sea with Vietnamese naval vessels during its stay. Colonel Atul Dawel, the captain of the destroyer, said the visit this time "will strengthen the bonds and friendship between the two countries and contribute to security and stability in the region and the world." Vietnamese Navy officers visit the Indian ship on Thursday. Photo by VnExpress/Thanh Nguyen This is the second time this year the Indian navy has sent a vessel to Vietnam after a fleet of three Indian ships with 900 officers and … [Read more...] about Indian warship arrives in Ho Chi Minh City

Destroyer INS Rana anchored at Sai Gon Port in Ho Chi Minh City on September 27. (Photo: VNA) Ho Chi Minh City (VNA) – Destroyer INS Rana of the Indian navy with 360 officers and crew members on board under the command of Colonel Atul Deswal anchored at Sai Gon Port in Ho Chi Minh City on September 27, beginning a four-day friendship visit. Colonel Atul Deswal said the visit is one of activities in the framework of defence cooperation between India and Vietnam. The two sides will take the occasion to exchange experience in training, communications and operation. The naval forces of Vietnam and India have worked together in many fields over the past years, particularly in training, ship maintenance, logistics and capacity building, thus helping bolster the friendship between the two countries and contributing to security and stability in the region and the world. At the welcome ceremony for the Indian ship, Sen. Lieut. Col. Nguyen Ngoc Anh, deputy head of Brigade … [Read more...] about Indian navy’s ship makes friendship visit to Vietnam

During the visit, the officers and sailors plan to pay a courtesy visit to the People’s Committee of Da Nang city and High Command of the Naval Region 3. They will also visit Da Nang’s tourist attractions; and take part in a friendly match in volleyball with officers and soldiers of the Naval Region 3, an exchange with students of Da Nang University, and a concert with the participation of the Indian Navy band. In the last day on May 25, the Vietnamese and Indian navies will hold a joint maritime exercise. Rear Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, Commander of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet stressed that the visit will contribute in the cooperative relation between Vietnam and India. Defense Cooperation is one of the important parts of the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two nations, making contribution to peace and security in the region and the world. As planned, Defense Minister of India will pay a visit to Vietnam in June. Chief of the … [Read more...] about Indian naval ships arrive in Da Nang

Indian navy crew members join a welcome ceremony at Đà Nẵng’s Tiên Sa Port on May 21. — VNS Photo Công Thành Viet Nam News ĐÀ NẴNG — Three Indian naval ships—frigate Sahyadri, fleet tanker Shakti and anti-submarine stealth corvette Kamorta—with 900 crew members began a four-day friendly visit at Đà Nẵng City’s Tiên Sa Port on May 21. The ships are under the command of Rear Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, flag officer commanding of the Eastern Fleet. The Indian Naval ship Sahyadri previously paid a friendship visit to the city in 2014. The visit, which is part of the ongoing operational deployment of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet ships to South East Asia and the North West Pacific region, will include professional interaction between personnel of both navies, official calls and interaction with dignitaries of the Vietnamese Government. The Indian crew members … [Read more...] about Indian navy ships visit Đà Nẵng Port

India’s warship INS Sahyadri The visit is part of the deployment of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet to Southeast Asia and the northwestern Pacific. Three Indian naval ships will be docking at Tien Sa Port in Da Nang from May 21 for a five-day visit to the central city, Da Nang's Department of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. The warships INS Sahyadri, INS Shakti and INS Kamorta will be carrying a total of 913 officers and sailors led by Rear Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet. The visit is part of the deployment of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet to Southeast Asia and the northwestern Pacific. During their stay, the crews will take part in cultural exchanges, play sports and hold a musical concert with officers from Vietnam's 3rd Naval Region. The crews will also meet with the city's leaders and explore Da Nang, as well as the Hindu sanctuary My Son in the neighboring province of Quang Nam and attractions in the region's popular resort … [Read more...] about Three Indian navy ships to pay five-day visit to Vietnam

The ship with 214 officers and crew members on board, led by Lieutenant Colonel Shailendra S Rawat, will exchange some activities with the Vietnam People's Navy. The ship INS Sumedha Attending the welcome ceremony were commander of the Brigade 125 of Naval Region 2, representatives of the Department of External Relations of Ho Chi Minh City and Indian Defense Attaché to Vietnam. During the program, the Indian delegation will pay a courtesy visit to Naval Region 2, participate in sporting exchanges with troops of Brigade 125 of Naval Region 2 and visit some places of the City. This activity of the INS Sumedha aimed to strengthen the friendly relations between the two countries' armed forces in general and the two navies in particular, contributing to promoting the bilateral ties of the two nations. Translated by Chung Anh … [Read more...] about Indian naval ship visit Ho Chi Minh City